https://reasonstobecheerful.world/american-lawn-care-going-electric/
"For generations of Americans, the soundtrack to spring weekends has been a
rise in bird song and the loud, constant “virrrrrr” of neighbors cutting their
growing grass. But the gas lawn mowers, leaf blowers and weed eaters that have
been used for over a century to keep lawns manicured are not only noisy — in
the past few years, researchers have discovered that they also pose an outsized
risk to the environment and to human health.
In response, cities across the U.S. are experimenting with incentive programs
to encourage their residents to opt for more environmentally friendly electric
lawn equipment. The shape these programs take is not one-size-fits all: From
bans to rebates to tax credits offered at a variety of price points and stops
along the customer journey, each program has made its own calculations that
take into account what the location can afford and what will best attract
residents to take action. But across the board, these relatively new programs
are producing promising results."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
